An international symbol of post-modern consumerism, Tokyo is a visual tapestry of competing references and cultures, famed for a symphonic skyline which switches from temples of ancient pasts to skyscrapers of distant futures with unquestionable elegance and propriety. The Far-East's answer to NYC, Tokyo is a bar-setting metropolis which blends old and new like an expertly curated gallery where each element is captivating in isolation, but utterly mesmerising when absorbed as one.
This intrinsic blend of references and style codes has trickled down into the very fabric of Tokyo culture and informs, quite literally, the fabrics its inhabitants produce, source and consume. Defined by a distinctly post-modern sensibility; a digitally developed hyper-city with a legacy that spans the millennia, Tokyo is a global hotspot for culture of almost any form.
Continuing our Tokyo street style series, international streetstyle photographer Robert Spangle captures the very best fashion and lifestyle that this iconic city has to offer exclusively for END.
Following on from our retrospective on Harajuku streetstyle, we look next to Ebisu. A renowned shopping district with a mature legacy and heritage which boasts a sense of tranquillity despite sitting in the midst of Tokyo’s sprawling urban centre.
Japanese menswear is famed for its blend of traditional and tactical details.Lean into the look by pairing classic utility pieces with their contemporary reissue for an urban military feel with 2017 validation.Key brands to shop include VISVIM, WTAPS, and NEIGHBORHOOD.
A global centre of self-expression, Tokyo style celebrates the individual rather than adhering to stringent style codes or trends.Celebrate the nostalgia of your youth with a short-sleeve-over-long-sleeve combination of your favourite streetwear brands.Finish the look with a classic pair of '70s Chuck Taylors for a retro finish.
Japanese denim is some of the most sought after on the planet. A workwear staple that has been reiterated, retooled, and reinvented more times than almost any other textile.If you’re looking to invest in premium selvedge denim built to stand the test of time, Japanese-based Denim by Vanquish & Fragment, VISVIM, or Soulive are key brands with their own distinct sensibility to shop for.
